About Us

Action Environmental

has been successfully serving businesses in New York City for over 25 years and has built a reputation as one of the city’s premier haulers.

We have decades of experience managing the unique requirements of New York City businesses within the five boroughs. From custom compactor fabrication/installation to curbside bag removal service and recycling, we provide personalized collection, recycling and disposal solutions for commercial businesses, industrial facilities and institutions.

What Our Customers are Saying…

YANKEE STADIUM, BRONX

“The Yankees and Action/IWS have been collaborative partners for more than 15 years. Among MLB facilities, Yankee Stadium is one of the leaders in ballpark sustainability with the support of IWS. Whether it’s meeting new waste diversion goals, developing custom reporting, or attending to urgent service needs, IWS is a dedicated partner that we can rely on to get the job done.”

CHELSEA PIERS, L.P., NEW YORK CITY

“When Chelsea Piers was searching for a new carting firm, we placed a high value on a firm’s commitment to become our partner and not just a company that picks up trash. Action Carting has successfully and seamlessly adapted to our critical requirements with respect to pick up times, days of the week, and overall site conditions. They truly understand the value of partnering to make trash management successful and invisible for a business.”

COMPASS ONE HEALTHCARE, NEW YORK CITY

“Action Carting has been an excellent partner to Compass One Healthcare over the past 12 years. Together we provide unparalleled support services to our many healthcare partners in the New York City market. The team at Action Carting are responsive, professional, and dedicated to providing outstanding service and customer support.”

Pivotal Moments in Our Story

1998
1998

IWS was founded by Mike DiBella, servicing NYS and Northern NJ

2003
2003

Pioneers in sustainability, Action was the first to offer Organics Recycling to NYC customers in 2003

2006
2006

Mike DiBella & Partners purchased controlling interest in Action Carting

2007
2007

Action acquires Waste Management's NYC hauling assets, effectively tripling the size of the company

2009
2009

Action's first Material Recovery Facility (MRF) began operation

2010
2010

Action acquires NYC Hauling and transfers operations from Republic Services

2013
2013

Action's state-of-the-art Optical MRF in the Bronx began operation

2013
2013

Action Environmental Group purchased Interstate Waste Services

2019
2019

Action & IWS purchased Apex Environmental to acquire rail operations and a 1,285 acre landfill

2019
2019

IWS becomes the parent company of Action and Apex

2019
2019

IWS becomes a fully-integrated waste services provider and converts disposal transport to rail

Why Action

Safety, Environmental Health & Sustainability

Our families have been in the waste business for generations, and as our customers’ needs evolve over the years, so do we as a company. By investing in innovation and technology we are able to serve our customers more efficiently and effectively while reducing the impact on the environment. Maintaining compliance with the ever-changing regulatory requirements and safety best practices is a responsibility we proudly accept. We are committed to doing the right thing for our customers, employees and the environment.